5 Ways to Give Back to Your Community!

With so much love in the air this February, let’s spare a thought for those who may need it most. Donate time or money; help get the message out there. Every gesture, large or small, can make a difference.

Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation
Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation offers free-of-charge, state-of-the-art medical services to Egyptians, particularly the underprivileged, and vulnerable age groups. The Foundation undertakes training a generation of young Egyptian doctors, nurses and scientists at the highest international standards, while advancing basic science and applied research as an integral component of the program and promoting biomedical research in Egypt.

Facebook: @Myfegypt
Website: www.myf-egypt.org

Atfal Makfoda
Atfal Makfoda reunites missing people with their families. The growing database holds data and pictures of missing family members and their families. These are published on social media platforms. With the help of followers and volunteers, in many cases Atfal Makfoda manages to eventually reach the wanted family or locate the missing person.
Facebook: @atfalmafkoda
Website: www.atfalmafkoda.com

ESMA –Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals
The Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA) actively works to improve animal welfare in Egypt for all animals. ESMA operates two no-kill shelters and adoption centers in Egypt, and is also involved whenever possible in ongoing campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy activities to promote animal welfare issues in Egypt.
Tel: 012 218 8823
Facebook: @esma.egypt
Website: www.esmaegypt.org

Facebook: @57357Egypt
Website: www.57357.org

Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation
The Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation works towards building a sustainable foundation to prevent and combat cancer through research, smart education and quality healthcare. This is provided with passion and justice to alleviate the suffering of children with cancer and their families, free of charge.

HOPE – Egyptian Baladi Rescue & Rehabilitation
HOPE is a non-profit organization providing a network of rescuers, sponsors and medical resources aiming to help save and rehabilitate Egyptian stray animals.
Tel: 0100 667 8878
Facebook: @hope4egyptianbaladi

In the Stars: Your February Horoscopes

By Maeri Frances

Who’s getting all the love this February? With every planet surging forward in direct motion, all signs should see obstacles dissolving. Don’t waste opportunities this month; you have all the support you need.
P.S. Don’t forget to read your rising sign as well if you know it.

February Birthdays:

1st February – Mohamed Henedi (actor), 2nd February – Shakira (singer), 7th February – Chris Rock (actor), Mahmoud
Hemeida (actor), 9th February – Tom Hiddleston (actor), 10th February – Chloe Grace Moretz (actress), 11th February –
Jennifer Aniston (actress), 12th February – Josh Brolin (actor), Christina Aguilera (singer).

Happy birthday, Aquarius!

February in a Nutshell: Keep it zipped!
zipped! Don’t blurt out everything that pops into your mind this month, it may just come back and bite you, especially around the 13th. Keep yourself calm and focused by ensuring you get away from the crowds whenever possible. Home life could be due for a shakeup, either a change of location, a change of faces, or a spot of redecorating.

Aries

February in a Nutshell: Aim high and keep your bags packed!

The travel bug may have got to you, but you will need to weigh up career priorities first. Things have been challenging recently, with goals needing more effort to reach. Social life should be lively as well, with the period from the 3rd to the 6th highlighted. Look for a healthy balance of activities.

Taurus

February in a Nutshell: Change is in the air. Are you ready?
Getting a bit bored by the same old routine? Feeling restless? Then it’s time to see what you can do to refresh your life before the universe springs anything on you. Get a fresh look, drop outworn habits, try something new. Clinging to situations you have outgrown just to feel secure and comfortable will not work this time around.

Gemini

February in a Nutshell: Manage your time and keep juggling.
You are a busy bee this month. Is it just your need for stimulation and variety that makes you pack your schedule to breaking point? A road trip may appeal, so try to squeeze that in as well. Singles should be on the lookout for interesting encounters as February gets underway.

Cancer

February in a Nutshell: Relationship challenges, but work and health look great. Feeling claustrophobic? Tied down or locked in? It could be time to expand your social network, real time, not just online. Use any opportunity to meet new faces, especially people who could inject something new into your life. Explore ways to reach goals that you had put on hold.

Leo

February in a Nutshell: Flaunt your inner rebel.
Elegant, proud, dignified. Yes, that’s you. But somewhere inside there is a more quirky side that doesn’t always see the light of day. Now you must learn to embrace it without losing your famed integrity. Get in tune with a changing world where obsolete values are losing ground. You can still shine!

Capricorn

February in a Nutshell: Creativity plus organization can make you a winner.
You already have a formidable skillset in place, so just imagine what you could achieve if you dared to think outside of the box and give rein to some of your more ‘out there’ ideas. Recent months may have battered your confidence at times, but if you take a look at the big picture, you have used the challenges to make yourself bigger and stronger. Go for it!

Virgo

February in a Nutshell: Shake up those outworn thought patterns.
Afraid to let loose and have a little fun? Stuck in a mental rut? It’s time to get up to date with a whole world of change in technology and communication. Explore the world, either digitally or physically, and find your own niche. You can bring your own special skills to the table.

Pisces

February in a Nutshell: Go with the flow, but welcome the new.
The month doesn’t hold any major challenges, but unexpected news and short trips may break the routine, so be ready to change plans at the drop of a hat. This is good time to invest in a new phone or computer, if finances allow. Techie or not, you should get up to date to communicate more effectively.

Libra

February in a Nutshell: It’s time for a little romance.
OK, with Libra it is always time for romance. Valentine’s Day was created for people like you. This month could see someone special enter your life if you are single, and married couples should plan something different to make the 14th really special. That said, the whole month is promising, so enjoy!

Sagittarius

February in a Nutshell: Luck is on your side, so don’t miss a trick.
Sharpen up your communication skills and tell it like it is. That has always been a strong point, for better or worse. Your frank approach should win hearts as well this February, so long as you keep the spirit of positivity and good will. Chance meetings or conversations could lead to greater things, don’t ignore details.

Scorpio

February in a Nutshell: Take a fresh approach in relationships.

Scorpio thrives on intrigue and a healthy dose of drama. That’s not to say you can’t be loyal and devoted, it’s just that a little bit of spice adds to the mix. If a relationship seems to be lacking, how can you get it back on track? Find ways to let your significant other have a bit of breathing space, and resist the need to be in control. Give it a try!

What’s New Around Town – February 2019

Starbucks

Starbucks is not just a passionate purveyor of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience. Starbucks also offers a selection of premium teas, fine pastries and other delectable treats to please the taste buds.
Majjarah Mall, Sheikh Zayed
Facebook: StarbucksMiddleEast
Instagram: starbucksmiddleeast

The Coffeeshop Company

The Coffeeshop Company serves only premium highland Arabica beans from the best coffee-growing regions around the world, offering 12 varieties of the best black, green and herbal teas as well as fruit infusions. Also on offer, premium quality drinking chocolate in 18 different specialties!
Majjarah Mall, Sheikh Zayed
Facebook: Coffeeshop-Company-Majarrah
Instagram: coffeeshopcompanymajarrah

Pottery Cafe

Pottery Cafe offers an extensive food and beverage menu; from healthy breakfasts to gourmet sandwiches and rich meals prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Shisha is also a perfected Pottery Cafe favorite and is served with the signature Pottery Shisha flavor as a popular variant.
Majjarah Mall, Sheikh Zayed
0111 278 6600
Facebook: potterycafe.net
Instagram: potterycafe

Country Hills

Country Hills does real American food better, with real deep-dish Chicago pizza, juicy burgers, and steaks, Mac ‘n cheese and Southern casseroles. Enjoy the best American diner experience, in a cozy ambiance with great food.
Majjarah Mall, Sheikh Zayed
0100 905 5900
facebook: CountryHillsEG
Instagram: countryhillseg

Didos Aldente

From pasta to pizza, salads and desserts, everything has the authentic taste of Italy. Dine in, grab a quick coffee or try takeaway, home delivery or catering.
Majjarah Mall, Sheikh Zayed
0103 000 4007
Facebook: Didos-Aldente-Restaurants-Majarrah
Instagram: didos_aldente_restaurants

Butcher’s Burger

Butcher’s Burger is a casual American diner specialized in Gourmet Burgers and Steaks, and also serves an array of mouthwatering appetizers, sandwiches, and plates, since 2012.
Mall of Egypt
0121 111 3300
Facebook: ButchersBurgerEgypt
Instagram: butchersburger

Chicken & Ribs

Chicken & Ribs is the first and only true Southern restaurant in Egypt, They serve Southern favorites from Fried Chicken & Waffles, Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Turkey, Sides to other delicious dishes.
Mall of Egypt
0121 111 3300
facebook: ChickenAndRibsEgypt
Instagram: chicken_n_ribs

Zino

Zino comes to Rofayda Medical Park! This branch has free WiFi, delicious food and great coffee for those coffee lovers out there. There are special offers for students to come and study and for business meetings.
Rofayda Medical Park
0128 008 0202
facebook/Instagram: zinoegypt

From The Farm

Fresh, Organic and Chemical free fruits & vegetables fresh from the farm. Now you can order your food to your door step.
City View
010 6100 8999
Facebook: From The Farm
Instagram: ftfegypt

Kabnoury

Discover Kabnoury’s latest variety and design possibilities of fitted kitchens, dressing rooms, & bedrooms. They help you with everything from the planning stage all the way to installation. You can always count on Kabnoury… The way to your dream home is now made easy.
Dandy Mega Mall
19088

Troia in Heliopolis

Troia is a great restaurant in Heliopolis is the new meeting point for those who like to enjoy shisha, nice soft drinks, food and their friends’ company.

Signatures Dishes & Dishes Sampled

Signature dishes include the Troia Mezza Platter, home-made cold mezze of hummus, tahina, babaganoush, tabbouleh and yogurt salad; Troia Four, a variety of appetizers including fried mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, calamari and potato skins, served with a variety of home-made dipping sauces; Salted Crust Chicken, the famous Turkish style whole chicken, oven baked to perfection and the Brownie Skillet Sundae.

After asking the maître d’s recommendation, we started with two drinks, the Virgin Green Apple Sangria and Electric Lemonade. The Lemonade was so refreshing; it left us wanting a second round.

After drinks, the starters came. The Troia Mezza Platter was really tasty and satisfying, our favorites were the hummus and tahina! Troia Four was perfect for sharing with your friends on a night out, something for every taste.

We opted to share the Salted Crust Chicken for our main dish. The dish was enough to accommodate two hungry diners, and could even feed three! The homemade taste delivered nostalgic feelings of grandma’s family lunches. Important to note is that Troia is one of the few places in Cairo that makes this dish in authentic Turkish style.

To wind up a substantial meal, the maître d’ brought us the Brownie Skillet Sundae, served on a hot plate with vanilla ice-cream and caramel. A decadent end to a very comforting meal.

Other Menu Options that Appealed & Beverages Available

Greek Moussaka, Linguini Alfredo, Diavola Pizza, Shish Tawouk wraps, Fish and Chips, Fattoush, Lamb Couscous, Molten Cake and Baklava.

Different options of milkshakes, frappes, smoothies, flavored mojitos, sangrias, teas, lemonades, juices and soft drinks are available.

Décor & Ambience

Modern and casual, the indoor area is really cozy, perfect for Valentine’s Day and a night out with friends. It has two floors, both with glass walls to allow the sunlight to enter. The outdoor area is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is open to the restaurant, so you can enjoy your meal while you see the chef preparing the rest of the orders.

Clientele mix: All ages, couples and groups of friends.

Price range: Affordable.

Contact information

Opening hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 10 am to 1 am. Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 2 am.
Address: 67 El-Nozha St., Qism El-Nozha, Cairo
Tel:  02 26910438
Facebook/Instagram: @TroiaEgypt

Troia’s Salt-Baked Chicken

 

Try this innovative take on a family dinner, a whole chicken covered in dough and seasoning then baked in the oven! A big thank you to Troia for providing us with this unique recipe, perfect for your next gathering.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (1kg)
  • 20 g fresh mixed herbs
  • 10 g fresh garlic
  • 2 g black pepper seeds
  • 2000 g sea salt
  • 200 g yellow basmati rice, cooked
  • 150 g grilled vegetables
  • 50 ml mushroom sauce
  • 50 g carrot
  • 25 g Italian lemon
  • 2 g bay leaf
  • 20 g celery
  • 10 ml olive oil

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the flour, salt, and thyme in a bowl. Add the water and egg and stir until well combined.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Shape into a ball and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
  • Rinse chicken cavity under cold water, pat dry inside and out with paper towel. Place in a small roasting pan.
  • Place the bay leaves, rosemary, half the lemon slices and half the thyme sprigs in the chicken cavity. Lift the skin under the breast. Place the garlic, butter, remaining lemon slices and remaining thyme under the skin.
  • Loosely tie the legs together with kitchen string. Brush with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface large enough to fit over the chicken. Place over the chicken and seal around the edge.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside for 15 minutes to rest.
  • To serve, use a large sharp knife to break open the crust. Place over yellow rice.

Qahwa’s Cobb Salad

 

Cobb Salad finds its’ origins in 1937 America where it was invented at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant. This crunchy and filling salad can be enjoyed by all in just a few simple steps, follow the steps provided by Qahwa!

Ingredients: (4 to 6 servings)

  • 1 large lettuce head lettuce, cut into small pieces
  • 250 g green pepper
  • 250 g sweet corn
  • 200 g red kidney beans
  • Pico de gallo
  • 8 slices of grilled beef bacon
  • 200 to 250 g of boneless, shredded grilled chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ranch sauce
  • 150 g of grated mixed cheese

Preparation:

Evenly arrange grilled chicken, mixed cheese, bacon, and sweet corn, red kidney beans, and green pepper in a row on top of the lettuce. Drizzle the barbeque and ranch sauces over the salad, and now dig in!

Lokali’s Vegan Pasta Recipe

 

Veganism is on the rise in Cairo, and Lokali gives the people what they need! Check out this super easy recipe for vegan pasta dough and an accompanying sauce. Yum, yum! Note: This recipe makes three portions.

Ingredients:

  • 150 g plain flour
  • 50 g semolina flour
  • 3 g salt
  • 110 g water (or 2 large eggs for non-vegan option)

Preparation:

  • Sift the flour and semolina; add salt and water (or eggs for non-vegan option).
  • Put in food processor and mix for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it forms a ball.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then roll out by hand or with a pasta machine.
  • Let it dry overnight, then store, or cook immediately.

Sauce suggestion:

Chop garlic, onion, eggplant and zucchini and sauté in olive oil. Add home-made tomato salsa before tossing into the freshly cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and chopped walnuts.

Crave: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Chocolate Fondant

 

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and nothing would be better than the combination of chocolate and love. Our hot and gooey chocolate fondant is a clear and definite declaration of your love. The connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day goes back to the Roman era. In Victorian days, Richard Cadbury produced chocolate that everyone could afford, not only the well to do, and created beautiful boxes for chocolates with roses, considered a symbol of romance.

Ingredients:

  • 85g/3oz caster
  • 150g/6ozbutter, chopped, plus extra for greasing.
  • 150g/6oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped.
  • 3 free-rangeegg
  • 3whole free-range
  • 1 tablespoon plain
  • 1 scoop of ice-cream, to serve

Preparation:

  • Heat the oven to 180o C/350o F/Gas 4. Lubricate individual pudding molds.
  • Put sugar chocolate, butter, and sugar in a heatproof bowl over pan with boiling water.
  • Start heating the chocolate and butter gently until the mixture melts then take it off the heat and stir until combined.
  • Add the beaten whole eggs and egg yolks and stir well.
  • Pour into the pudding molds, and then put them in the fridge to chill for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the molds from the fridge and place them onto a baking tray.
  • Put the tray into the oven and cook for 8 or 9 minutes.
  • Rest the fondant for one or two minutes and serve.

Bonsai’s Sake Salad

Feel like a sushi chef in the comfort of your home with this delicious, creamy sake salad courtesy of Bonsai! Share your final result and tag us online!

Ingredients:

  • 1 salmon fillet, diced
  • 1 whole avocado, diced
  • 2 slices Japanese pickled ginger, minced
  • 30 ml house Bonsai ponzu
  • 200 g thinly sliced potatoes

Preparation:

  • Dice avocado and add ginger and ponzu sauce in a bowl.
  • Dice salmon and add ginger and ponzu sauce in another bowl.
  • Place avocado layer in a circle form.
  • Then top it with a layer of the salmon mix.
  • Garnish with deep fried potato slices.
  • Add remaining ponzu sauce before serving.
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